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Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs undertakes Special Campaign 2.0 to institutionalize ‘Swachhta’ as an integral part of our life
Pending disposals of public grievances, review of 12,670 physical files and 207 e-files are important areas of focus
Around 300 offices across the country are enthusiastically participating in the Swachhta Campaign
SHGs are being engaged to collect office waste for recycling and to promote ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’
Special Campaign 2.0 is being undertaken in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs during the month of October, 2022 in line with the campaign being undertaken in a big way across the country in all Ministries / Departments. The campaign this year seeks to build upon the impressive results which were achieved last year under Special Campaign 1.0 carried out during October, 2021. It started with the preparatory phase from 14th to 30th September, 2022 in which clear targets were set for the campaign period. The focus this year has been on field offices and on attached offices / subordinate offices.
After the identification during the preparatory phase, important areas of focus that emerged were pending disposals of public grievances , references from MPs , public grievance appeals  besides review of 12,670 physical files and 207 e-files.
Cleanliness campaign across all offices across the country is the most important part of the campaign. It is another step forward to institutionalize ‘Swachhta’ as an integral part of our life and make it a truly ‘Jan Andolan’. Around 300 offices across the country are enthusiastically participating in the Swachhta Campaign. As of 19th October, 2022, the disposal of pending matters is proceeding with full steam and the Ministry is all set to achieve its targets. One of the offices under the Ministry, Department of Publications, Civil Lines, New Delhi, has been covered by the Doordarshan team as a part of its coverage of various offices across the country. The Ministry has been regularly publicizing its activities on the social media.
As a part of the special campaign, the Ministry had facilitated the tie-up of various offices across the country with Self Help Groups  in different States / Union Territories. Under the arrangement, the SHGs are offered space for kiosk in respective offices where they can collect various office waste for recycling. This is intended to promote ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’  as a part of Swachhta Campaign.
In Nirman Bhawan, the Ministry has set up a kiosk by Jivika Self Help Group . The experiment has turned out to be a resounding success with the SHG reporting brisk sales of products made of waste paper. The experiment has also popularized Madhubani Paintings  in its own small way.
RKJ/M
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on New Strain of novel Coronavirus from U.K.
Total number of infected now stands at 38
A total of 38 samples have been found to be positive with the new U.K variant genome.
10 in NIMHANS, Bengaluru, 3 in CCMB, Hyderabad, 5 in NIV, Pune, 11 in IGIB, Delhi, 8 in NCDC, New Delhi and 1 in NCBG, Kolkata.
NCBS, InSTEM, Bengaluru, CDFD Hyderabad, ILS Bhubaneswar, and NCCS Pune have so far found no UK mutant virus.
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|
No.
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|
Institute/Lab
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|
Under
|
|
Persons detected with new COVID strain
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|
1
|
|
NCDC New Delhi
|
|
MoHFW
|
|
8
|
|
2
|
|
IGIB New Delhi
|
|
CSIR
|
|
11
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|
3
|
|
NCBG Kalyani 
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|
DBT
|
|
1
|
|
4
|
|
NIV Pune
|
|
ICMR
|
|
5
|
|
5
|
|
CCMB Hyderabad
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|
CSIR
|
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3
|
|
6
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|
NIMHANS Bengaluru
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MoHFW
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10
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TOTAL
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38
The positive samples are being tested at 10 INSACOG labs  for genome sequencing.
All these persons have been kept in single room isolation in designated Health Care facilities by respective State Governments. Their close contacts have also been put under quarantine. Comprehensive contact tracing has been initiated for co-travellers, family contacts and others. Genome sequencing on other specimens is going on.
The situation is under careful watch and regular advice is being provided to the States for enhanced surveillance, containment, testing & dispatch of samples to INSACOG labs.
Ministry of Defence
Indo-Uzbekistan Joint Field Training exercise -2019 Exercise Dustlik-2019
The inaugural Indo-Uzbekistan Joint Field Training Exercise -2019, Exercise DUSTLIK-2019 culminated on 13 November 2019 after 10 days of joint training with Uzbekistan Army.
In the joint exercise which began on 04 November 2019 training was focused on counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations in urban scenario as well as sharing of expertise on skills at arms, both combat shooting and experiences in counter insurgency and counter terrorism. The exercise also provided an opportunity to armies of all nations for greater cultural understanding, sharing experiences and strengthening mutual trust and cooperation.
After intense military training, the joint exercise concluded with both Armies exhibiting their combat power and dominance over the extremist groups. The closing ceremony showcased the immense talent with unique traditional touch of both nations. It was conducted at Chirchiq Training Area, Uzbekistan. The senior officials expressed great satisfaction with high standards achieved in the exercise.
The bonhomie, spirit de corps and goodwill generated during the exercise will go a long way in future strengthening the bonds between our armed forces enabling us in understanding each other’s organisation and methodology of conducting various operations.
Col Aman Anand
PRO 
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President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF RAM NAVAMI
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu has sent her greetings to all fellow citizens on the eve of Ram Navami.
In a message, the President has said “On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, I extend my greetings to all my fellow citizens.
Celebrated as the birth anniversary of Maryada Purushottam Lord Ram, this festival of joy and prosperity gives us the message of selfless service and inspires us to follow the path of love, compassion, humanity and sacrifice. The life of Lord Ram exemplifies grace and sacrifice and teaches us to lead a dignified and disciplined life.
Let us internalise the ideals of Maryada Purushottam Lord Ram in every sphere of our life, and dedicate ourselves to make India a glorious nation”.
Please click here to see the President's message
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in J&K
The Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure actions on 22/10/2020 on a group of three assessees, based in Srinagar. Searches were conducted at 15 residential and business premises, out of which 14 were in Srinagar and 1 in Delhi.
The group is engaged in multiple businesses including real estate, construction and renting of commercial and residential complexes in Srinagar, hotel industry, handicrafts, carpet trading, etc. The search has lead to a seizure of unaccounted cash amounting to Rs. 1.82 crore and jewellery/bullion worth Rs. 74.00 lakh. Total undisclosed investments and cash transactions of Rs. 105 crore of the group, have been unearthed during the search.
The group owns a huge mall of 75,000 sq. ft. in Srinagar. However, the corresponding income tax returns have not been filed. The land was acquired under the Jammu and Kashmir State Lands  Act, 2001  from the State Govt at a throwaway price. The search has uncovered evidences of unexplained investment of more than Rs. 25.00 crore in this mall.
The group is also constructing 6 residential towers in Srinagar, out of which 2 towers, of around 50 flats each, have already been completed and remaining are under construction, for which also income tax returns have not been filed. Prima-facie, there is an unexplained investment of Rs. 20.00 crore in this project.
The group is also running a school, under a trust which is not registered under the Income - tax Act, 1961. One of the trustees has admitted to having withdrawn substantial cash from the said trust which has been diverted towards other business purposes and personal expenses of the group. Prima-facie, there is unexplained investment of around Rs.10.00 crore in this school building.
The search has lead to recovery of incriminating evidences regarding receipt and payment of cash amounting to more than Rs. 50 crore from various premises. Three lockers have been found, which have been put under restraint. All the properties are being referred for valuation.
An engineering consultant firm, which had valued almost all immovable properties of the assessee group, was also covered under the search. It has been found that this firm has not filed any income tax return, even though more than 100 valuations have been done by it, with consultancy receipts of more than Rs. 4.00 crore, in the last six financial years. This engineering consultant firm had valued the properties of various assessees of the Valley in such a way that they could mortgage those properties to avail maximum loans from J&K Bank. Most of such loans have become NPA as per the bank. Details of such properties have been seized for making further enquiries.
Further investigations are in progress.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 166
India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 33.54 Cr
More than 25.14 lakh Vaccine Doses administered today till 7 pm
More than 9.36 Cr Vaccine doses administered in the age group 18-44, so far
India’s cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage exceeded 33.54 crore , as per the 7 pm provisional report today. As the new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June, more than 25.14 lakh  Vaccine Doses administered today, as per the 7 pm provisional report.
13,43,231 vaccine doses were administered as first dose and 87,735 vaccine doses given as second dose in the age group 18-44 years today. Cumulatively, 9,14,62,206 persons in the age group 18-44 years across 37 States/UTs have received their first dose and total 21,77,618 have received their second dose since the start of Phase-3 of the vaccination drive. Eight States namely Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra have administered more than 50 lakh first dose of COVID-19 Vaccine in the age group 18-44 years. Also, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Uttarakhand and West Bengal have vaccinated more than 10 lakh beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years for the first dose of COVID vaccine.
The table below shows the cumulative vaccine doses administered to 18-44 years age group till now.
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|
S.No.
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|
State
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1
|
|
A & N Islands
|
|
53082
|
|
16
|
|
2
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
1903770
|
|
18192
|
|
3
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
223111
|
|
12
|
|
4
|
|
Assam
|
|
2324439
|
|
141352
|
|
5
|
|
Bihar
|
|
5231502
|
|
84074
|
|
6
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
186892
|
|
333
|
|
7
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
2531466
|
|
69839
|
|
8
|
|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
|
|
133480
|
|
39
|
|
9
|
|
Daman & Diu
|
|
142300
|
|
303
|
|
10
|
|
Delhi
|
|
2592198
|
|
170406
|
|
11
|
|
Goa
|
|
342507
|
|
5289
|
|
12
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
7268745
|
|
209943
|
|
13
|
|
Haryana
|
|
3074045
|
|
100354
|
|
14
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
1192675
|
|
480
|
|
15
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
840031
|
|
32784
|
|
16
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
2170350
|
|
65478
|
|
17
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
6468620
|
|
105366
|
|
18
|
|
Kerala
|
|
1869457
|
|
31397
|
|
19
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
74838
|
|
2
|
|
20
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
22556
|
|
11
|
|
21
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
8679664
|
|
145756
|
|
22
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
6266039
|
|
291672
|
|
23
|
|
Manipur
|
|
175303
|
|
147
|
|
24
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
235889
|
|
32
|
|
25
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
256937
|
|
26
|
|
26
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
215831
|
|
56
|
|
27
|
|
Odisha
|
|
2963596
|
|
157811
|
|
28
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
181037
|
|
186
|
|
29
|
|
Punjab
|
|
1440157
|
|
19088
|
|
30
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
7303472
|
|
72794
|
|
31
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
225430
|
|
9
|
|
32
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
5282925
|
|
103173
|
|
33
|
|
Telangana
|
|
3913382
|
|
49023
|
|
34
|
|
Tripura
|
|
820943
|
|
13187
|
|
35
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
9251275
|
|
189829
|
|
36
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
1345000
|
|
37238
|
|
37
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
4259262
|
|
61921
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
9,14,62,206
|
|
21,77,618
Prime Minister's Office
Telephonic conversation between PM and President of Sri Lanka and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
The President of Sri Lanka, H.E Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr Mahinda Rajapaksa called Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi earlier today to convey warm wishes on the occasion of the Prime Minister’s birthday.
Both Sri Lankan leaders expressed their strong desire and commitment to further strengthen the relationship between the neighbouring countries. They expressed appreciation for the continued bilateral cooperation including in the joint fight against COVID pandemic.
The Prime Minister thanked both the Leaders for their warm wishes and conveyed that he looked forward to working with them to further expand cooperation between the two countries in line with India’s Neighbourhood First policy.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers  – March, 2023
The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of March, 2023 is being released.
The All-India CPI-IW for March, 2023 increased by 0.6 points and stood at 133.3 . On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.45 per cent with respect to previous month compared to increase of 0.80 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.
The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Fuel & Light group contributing 0.25 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Cooking Gas/LPG, Fire wood and Chips, Hospital/Nursing Home Charges, Medicine Allopathic, Motor Cycle/Scooter Mopad, Toilet Soap, Tooth Paste, Arhar Dal, Cow Milk, Dairy Milk, Fish Fresh, Pure Ghee, Apple, Banana, Cauliflower, Brinjal, Cabbage, Bitter Guard, French bean, Lemon, Peas, Cumin Seed/Jira, Cooked Meal are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Wheat Atta, Rice, Potato, Onion, Drum Stick, Lady Finger, Tomato, Grapes, Soyabean Oil, Sunflower Oil, Mustard Oil, Cotton Seed Oil, Poultry Chicken, Egg-Hen etc. putting downward pressure on the index.
At centre level, Ahmedabad recorded a maximum increase of 3.3 points followed by Jamshedpur and Gurugram with 3.2 and 3.1 points respectively. Among others, 3 centres recorded increase between 2 to 2.9 points, 23 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 43 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Salem recorded a maximum decrease of 1.4 points followed by Tirunelveli and Tripura with 1.1 and 1 point respectively. Among others, 9 centers recorded decrease between 0.1 to 0.9 points. Rest of four centers index remained stationary.
Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 5.79 per cent compared to 6.16 per cent for the previous month and 5.35 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 5.02 per cent against 6.13 per cent of the previous month and 6.27 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.
Y-o-Y Inflation based on CPI-IW 
All-India Group-wise CPI-IW for February, 2023 and March, 2023
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|
Sr. No.
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|
Groups
|
|
February, 2023
|
|
March, 2023
|
|
I
|
|
Food & Beverages
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|
131.5
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|
131.7
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|
II
|
|
Pan, Supari, Tobacco & Intoxicants
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|
152.2
|
|
153.8
|
|
III
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|
Clothing & Footwear
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|
133.0
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|
133.3
|
|
IV
|
|
Housing
|
|
123.4
|
|
123.4
|
|
V
|
|
Fuel & Light
|
|
177.8
|
|
182.2
|
|
VI
|
|
Miscellaneous
|
|
130.4
|
|
131.1
|
|
|
|
General Index
|
|
132.7
|
|
133.3
CPI-IW: Groups Indices
The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of April, 2023 will be released on Wednesday, 31st May, 2023. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureau.gov.in.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Funds Allocation to North Eastern States
To ensure a quantum jump in resource flows to the North Eastern Region and to fill the backlog and gaps in basic minimum services and infrastructure, Central Ministries and Departments, unless specifically exempted, set apart 10% of their Gross Budgetary Support  for Central Sector  and Centrally Sponsored Schemes  for the North Eastern Region . As per information available in the Budget documents, for the period 2014-15 to 2020-21, Actual Expenditure in North Eastern Region by non-exempted Central Government Ministries and Departments was Rs. 2,65,766.67 crore. The details of the Budget Estimate , Revised Estimate , and Actual Expenditure during 2014-15 to 2021-22 under 10% GBS for NER are given in the table below.
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Table 1: BE, RE and Actual Expenditure under 10% GBS
)
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Year
|
|
Budget
Estimate
|
|
Revised
Estimate
|
|
Actual
Expenditure
|
|
Actual Expenditure as
% of RE
|
|
2014-15
|
|
36,107.56
|
|
27,359.17
|
|
24,819.18
|
|
90.72
|
|
2015-16
|
|
29,087.93
|
|
29,669.22
|
|
28,673.73
|
|
96.64
|
|
2016-17
|
|
29,124.79
|
|
32,180.08
|
|
29,367.9
|
|
91.26
|
|
2017-18
|
|
43,244.64
|
|
40,971.69
|
|
39,753.44
|
|
97.03
|
|
2018-19
|
|
47,994.88
|
|
47,087.95
|
|
46,054.80
|
|
97.81
|
|
2019-20
|
|
59,369.90
|
|
53,374.19
|
|
48,533.80
|
|
90.93
|
|
2020-21
|
|
60,112.11
|
|
51,270.90
|
|
48,563.82
|
|
94.72
|
|
2021-22
|
|
68,020.24
|
|
-
|
|
25,737.07|
|
37.84
|
|
Total|
|
3,05,041.81
|
|
2,81,913.20
|
|
2,65,766.67
|
|
-
|
|
Source: Statement 11/23 of Union Budget, various years Note: Actual Expenditure figures are provisional and subject to vetting by Ministry of Finance.up to 30.9.2021, as reported by 53 out of 54 Non-exempted Ministries/DepartmentsTill 2020-21
The above table shows that there is a gap between Actual Expenditure and funds available at BE and RE stage. The steps being taken to ensure proper utilization of allocated funds within the prescribed time-limit include quarterly review meetings at the level of Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region with 54 non-exempted Ministries and Departments, Inter-Ministerial meetings to review progress from time to time, review meetings by Ministries and Departments themselves, payment through Public Financial Management System.
This information was given by The Minister for Development of North East Region Shri. G. Kishan Reddy in the Lok Sabha in a written reply.
MG/RNM
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh interacts with 300 veterans in Leh, as part of his three-day visit to Ladakh;
Reiterates Government’s commitment towards ex-servicemen welfare
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh interacted with 300 veterans, including Ashok Chakra winner Naib Subedar  Chhering Mutup  and Maha Vir Chakra winner Colonel Sonam Wangchuk , at Leh, Ladakh on June 27, 2021. In his address, Shri Rajnath Singh lauded the unparalleled dedication of the veterans in ensuring safety and security of the nation, reiterating the Government’s commitment towards the welfare of the ex-servicemen. He said Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s decision to roll out ‘One Rank One Pension’ scheme, ending a decades long wait, was a testimony to the Government’s unwavering commitment towards the welfare and satisfaction of the veterans. “Our aim is to take care of you in the same way as you all have taken care of the security of the country,” he said.
Listing out other measures taken by the Government to ensure the welfare of the veterans, the Raksha Mantri said a number of steps have been taken to address the issue of resettlement, including organising job fairs through Directorate General Resettlement, in which a large number of veterans were given employment. He added that a number of online services under ‘Digital India’ have been introduced for the veterans. These include launch of ‘e-Sehat’ portal to provide tele-medicine services, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the introduction of Interactive Voice Response System  to address the problems faced by the ex-servicemen.
Lt Governor of Ladakh Shri RK Mathur, MP from Ladakh Shri Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane and General Officer-Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen YK Joshi were present on the occasion.
Later, Shri Rajnath Singh met the elected representatives of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils, Leh, Kargil and officials in Leh.
Earlier in the day, the Raksha Mantri reached Leh on a three-day visit to Ladakh. During his stay, he will inaugurate infrastructure projects constructed by Border Roads Organisation  and interact with troops deployed in the region.
ABB/Nampi/DK/Savvy/ADA
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
183.82 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 14,704
Active cases stand at 0.03%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%
1,876 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,24,87,410
1,233 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
78.85 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 6,24,022 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Defence
BRAZILIAN NAVY DELEGATION VISITS WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND
A Brazilian Navy delegation led by Vice Adm Liberal Enio Zanelatto, Director of Industrial Production & Engineering, called on Vice Adm Ajendra Bahadur Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command on 11 Jul 22.
The two senior officers discussed various issues of common interest, including defence & submarines technology, Make in India, initiatives towards professional cooperation between the navies, and the outlook of the Indian Navy towards shared maritime interests with all like minded navies/ nations.
During the two day visit, the Brazilian delegation held extensive discussions with the Indian Navy counterparts with focus on maintenance of submarines. As part of the visit, the delegation also visited Mazagon Docks Shipbuilders Ltd. & a Kalvari  class submarine of the Indian Navy.
The Brazilian Navy also operates 4 Scorpene class submarines and is exploring options for collaboration towards maintenance of the diesel-electric attack submarines.
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MK/VM/PS
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PIB Headquarters
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Kerala on its Foundation Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Kerala on its Foundation Day.
"Kerala Piravi day wishes to the wonderful people of Kerala, who have always made indelible contributions to India’s growth. Kerala’s natural beauty has made it among the most popular destinations, drawing people from all over the world. Praying for Kerala’s continuous progress", the Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets the Nation on Independence Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the Nation on Independence Day.
“स्वतंत्रता दिवस के शुभ अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई। जय हिन्द! Independence Day greetings to my fellow Indians. Jai Hind”, the Prime Minister said.